How The Croatian SUPERMAN Became The Biggest BUST! Stunted Growth

Today’s feature was given a lot of nicknames growing up, like Croatian Jordan, and super Mario, but the one that stuck with him was the Croatian Superman. He was called this because there was nothing on the floor he couldn’t do, and for his elite athleticism that had him flying around the court and taking off for dunks that in any league was guaranteed excitement. It’s not usual, especially 10 years ago to see European prospects with the athletic ability Hezonja had early on in his journey, which made him a standout prospect and on the NBA radar since he was 15-16 years old. At just 13 he played his first professional game, and since then the story on his potential was nothing less than the NBA. Prior to the NBA, scouts also raved about his perfect shooting form and sweet release, where he’d elevate using his athleticism and barely followed through resulting in all net from deep range. He was 6’6 and on offense he shined having an important role in the system and when he wasn’t he was usually one of those guys that showed flashes of what were used to seeing from American stars. Neutralizing super man was a difficult task in the magazines and movies, but for Hezonja , they love you depending how many trophies you can bring in. He was supposed to be Dirk, Luka and other Euro stars balling in the league, but for these reasons his Growth was Stunted. How The Croatian SUPERMAN Became The Biggest BUST! Stunted Growth
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[@stuntedgrowth]

Mario had all the right tools to become an intriguing prospect, but when he got to the league those tools needed the ones he didn't have to set them up. It's nice that he's happy again and not missing the NBA.

[@Hiipower23]

Since a minorrrrrrrrrrrrrrr😂😂😂😂😂....but mario was nice as shit in 2k

[@gapgamer0954]

Fr

[@JustGo490]

Why is it always be the scrubs that be nice on there Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz be busting my myplayer ass no Diddy?🤣😭😭😭😭😭

[@Hiipower23]

@@JustGo490 markelle fultz used to give me hell in 2k18 too was never like that in real life but would take me to the bucket and shoot over me he not like that in real time 🤣🤣😭😭

[@JordanO317]

@@JustGo490watch yo mouth fam… Cole’s not a scrub

[@cadimarucut7724]

Fr.

[@HassanAli-ot8fj]

He had that one crazy dunk on the Knicks lmao

[@mr.longjohn0014]

i swear every season he was in the league he had a crazy highlight but was ass overall lol.

[@mrsikes410]

He had quite a few crazy dunks

[@earlbyron883]

Daniel “Bobbie” Gibson, Smush Parker, Big Al Jefferson, Dorell Wright

[@mattr27]

Why teams pick these guys that average 4 points in Europe in the high lottery I'll never understand. If you can't play in Europe, you're clearly not ready for the league

[@Wix1306]

Brandon Jennings the only exception Ik

[@user-vw1vf5cw7d]

Because NBA tries to pick up the best European prospects out of Europe. Doesn't want European players to come mature and ready to play from Europe. If that happens they don't want to give them a chance to play. Look what happens with misic.

[@yourtakenetwork4974]

It’s upside of potential in the league . Euro players are know to be coachable and come with a professional bag young

[@lance8163]

Its like not guys are averaging 15 ppg, 5 asts, etc. The game is completely different. No defense 3 seconds, hand checks, 40min games, assists being counted differently, etc. Honestly, a young guy averaging 5pts in Euro isn't far from a player averaging 10-15 ppg in college.

[@user-vw1vf5cw7d]

@@lance8163 in college is much softer than European competitions, less complicated on offense and most importantly great disparity of talent, while a European professional team almost always has a certain level of performance that make even "bad" teams good enough to compete hard

[@yourtakenetwork4974]

Bro was soo cold on 2k with the Knick’s.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

This is one of your best videos. Very detailed and analytical. I learned a few things I didn't know. Now I understand why this guy was a HUGE bust when he played for my Knicks!

[@billzglo_1]

My new favorite channel keep it up #lesgetit

[@AggravatedMan365]

As a Knicks fan I'll always appreciate him for that game saving block on LeBron

[@ry_an.]

Always wondered what happened with this guy He could’ve been a solid 3&D guy

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

I never wondered what happened.... he played for the magic with no big man. 💀

[@nyfolkhero]

He was fun to watch ngl

[@rayshardrobinson2243]

I always thought he was closer to 6’8-6’9 but as long as he happy and still playing he doing good. So salute to him

[@icantfindmyphone]

Hey @stuntedgrowth, can you do videos on Patrick O’Bryant, Ekpe Udoh, and Brendan Wright ?

[@mikesopinion718]

LMFAO Drake getting bodied in Stunted Growth, never thought I’d see that before my last day on earth 🤣 😂

[@JordanO317]

What’s crazy to me… the magic have the same exact player now… Franz Wagner… who’s less athletic, 20 ppg

[@timhall5382]

Crazy how the videos are usually like 10ish min but you get practically all the vital information in the first 3 minutes. That's when i usually hit next.

[@JustGo490]

1:36 A MINORRRRRRRRR!🤣😭😭😭😭

[@ThaPhilosopherKing]

I would suggest Patrick Williams of the Chicago Bulls next. Perhaps a growth stunt or make or break season video. Gratitude 🙏🏽

[@yourtakenetwork4974]

He doing exactly what they drafted him for 😂

[@presley.25]

@@yourtakenetwork4974nahhh he was supposed to be better

[@spliffsforbreakfast]

Watch him get traded and be raw asf for another team. At least be Toronto Anunoby

[@yourtakenetwork4974]

@@spliffsforbreakfast facts

[@user-kg4ds2vm3h]

Can you do Cassius Winston next??

[@jrcrashin4575]

Bro I told you stop doing them long intros, you give away too much Info 😭😭😭 appreciate the video either way

[@treyblands7275]

I will say his highlights coming into the league was INSANE.

[@NCOMBHOODIE]

off topic but we need a rise and fall and rise again of kyrie Irving . it’s amazing how he’s changing the narrative of his character.

[@bornfrompainjb]

never show the hype with this dude. he’s maddd soft to me.

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Euro

[@CM-ft9ep]

I saw him when he was on the Knicks and his athleticism was breathtaking, he was sooooo bouncey.

[@lukesmith9692]

IDK that game winning block on LeBron at the buzzer and dunk and step over on the greek freak were nice. Worth it

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Facts. What idiots don’t realize is you have to fucking play to get numbers. I blame all the coaches. They were trash first before he was.

[@cliffordmartin3303]

When he blocked Lebron (Knicks Vs Lakers) 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😭

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

That’s tuff do Keifer Skyes and Jahii Carson Arizona stateb

[@Hiipower23]

Damn jahii Carson haven't heard that name in forever

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

@@Hiipower23he was a bucket getter at Arizona state

[@julianbrewster4633]

Man I thought he was going to be the next great Euro star. His main problem was the jumper. Not having a great handle isn't the worst thing but if you can't knock down the jumper consistently, you're useless. Plus his height and athleticism never helped him become an elite defender. He should be having a career like Derrick Jones, Herb Jones and Trey Murphy but oh well.

[@thescatman5029]

7 and 2 in Euroball, and gets drafted Number 5. You can put him in a San Antonio Duncan/Ginobli/Parker/Pop system, and more than likely will still be NBA wack!

[@315giants]

Luka averaged 7 points, and BJ averaged 3. The EuroLeague is a different animal; it's uncommon for a youngster to average 20-plus points. Jokić averaged 7 points per game in the 2013-14 season and only averaged 15 points because he had been drafted after the 2013-14 season. and that's only because the ABA League team built their entire system around him to develop him before he entered the NBA. It's much harder to average high points in the EuroLeague than you might think. It's a completely different game, and all the players who have played there, whether they are European or American, say the same thing: it's a completely different game being played.

[@averageblackguy777]

Do Frank Ntilikina

[@kanyeberry5296]

1:41 Kendrick done f up the world

[@kanyeberry5296]

😂😂😂

[@skfotedar]

Reminds me of Sam Dekker

[@EversGreen-fy4vs]

They had him listed @6'8

[@yourtakenetwork4974]

If bro started at OKC it would be a different story all together

[@Hasimhasimyoo]

As a knicks fan I’m still so mad they picked him over Mike beasley 😂👿

[@cadimarucut7724]

Magic and Knicks Darn we share the same birthday.

[@KingofAwesome09]

The thing is though…these Euroleague guys seem to come better prepared than these recent one and done college guys. Idk what changed development wise but these new players are walking red flags.

[@A92CB7]

I see bronny James on here in the near future

[@stevenstubbs9821]

It's funny how ex NBA players bash the league and say they not returning as if they still had opportunities 😂😂😂

[@xrbDiji]

Him on Denver would be disgusting

[@primetimemiles15]

I would suggest glen rice jr

[@thomascrowniii1693]

Zach Lavine is what Hezonja was supposed to be.

[@tlizzle2123]

He's not 6'6". All the other things you said were spot on

[@notreallyafamousartist695]

He WAS 6’6 buddy, he wasn’t 6’6 IN THE LEAGUE. Listen closer

[@tlizzle2123]

@notreallyafamousartist695 he continuously says 6'6" throughout the video chronicling his career. My ears work just fine, buddy.

[@j.miranda5809]

He blocked lebron and dunked on Giannis then dipped

[@kennyk9579]

Love your videos but biggest bust is ridiculous. Bust for sure, but there’s numerous players that are bigger ones.

[@MrWoodstar1]

After he stuffed the living mess out of Bron, he was out of the league.

[@cliffordmartin3303]

Do one on bradley beal & Devin Booker, because they aint winning a chip lol

[@GTapelive]

JC give me miles Simon my g.... This bout my tenth time askn lol... Hold me down my dude

[@MidnightTubero]

thought he was 6-8

[@notreallyafamousartist695]

He is but prob closer to 6’7

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

Hot garbage for my Knicks 😅😅😅

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

😂😂😂😂😂 because they knicks are garbage at drafting players and y’all fan base are crazy and delusional and complain a lot

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

How? Yall always garbage. What’s your claim to fame, Allan Houston and Melo? 🗑

[@a21wat]

He blames knicks but the went elsewhere in NBA and STILL did nothing

[@FupaDoncic]

Shaun Livingston, really did stunt his growth, but he became an efficient championship peace. Positive story.

[@Cory-zn5mq]

Garbage player who underperformed in every situation he was in

[@subconsciouslyinyahead7977]

Yikes.

[@DiorInEveryStore]

People always talk about how european prospects are so much more “ready” and fundamentally sound but ignore the 288378728 bust that came from over there. European prospects are always super overrated

[@RE1GN_BLOOD]

Doesn’t sound very humble to me. He gotten eaten up and quit. End of story

[@kingdoutrive776]

The Black guys ran him back to Europe 😂